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D23 NGE

1986 Renault R5

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

78,046 mi
Last recorded78,046 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 NGE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 78,046 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 77,410 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 76,816 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 76,754 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,710 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 74,865 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 74,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,307 miles

hand brake cables chafted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 70,782 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,318 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,179 miles

this car has been refurbished

Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,025 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,123 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,429 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 52,205 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,947 miles

car has been fully restored to ahigh standard

Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,811 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 45,445 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,250 miles

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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D23 NGE is a 1986 Renault R5 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1986 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 72,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D23 NGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D23 NGE registered?

D23 NGE is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 8 August 1986.

Is D23 NGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 NGE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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